Kennel Assistant

Exciting Opportunity at Animal Hospital of Factoria
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We seek a Kennel Assistant to Join Our Dynamic Team!

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The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the hospital. This includes cleaning kennels, floors, counters, and exam rooms. Additionally, the incumbent will assist in organizing the hospital by storing incoming orders and restocking supplies in cabinets, drawers, and the refrigerator.

• Perform cleaning tasks, including kennels, floors, counters, and exam rooms
• Complete all assigned hospital duties before the end of the shift
• Organize the hospital, restock supplies in an orderly manner, and notify the team when supplies are running low or need to be reordered
• Contribute to the day-to-day flow and efficiency of the hospital
• Assist with patient restraint when needed
• Follow hospital protocols to maintain a sterile, clean, organized environment

• Consistently provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients

• Adhere to OSHA standards and regulations as outlined in company policies
• Ability to perform other job duties as assigned

Ability to:

• Takes own initiative
• Advocate for the success of the hospital
• Work independently and exercise good judgment
• Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities (typo, will remove)
• Learn new computer software systems (EMR, Scheduling, etc.)
• Provide a high level of accountability

• Handling and restraining dogs, cats, and exotic animals
• Providing basic animal care, such as feeding, bathing, grooming, and monitoring for signs of distress or illness

• High level of accountability
• Strong organizational and efficiency skills
• Willing to adapt and learn new things

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous veterinary hospital experience is a plus!

• The Kennel Assistant position is performed onsite at our hospital or at an approved offsite event location. Remote work is not available for this position
• Hospital environment includes limited space, smells from pet waste, and noise (barking, etc.)
• Schedules may include 10+ hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds
• Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb
• May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications (smells), radiation if near an Xray machine, prescription medications, including controlled substances

Our hospital is part of the Well Haven Pet Health network. This allows us to have a more extensive and stronger support system, connecting with other hospitals in the area while remaining autonomous.

$19 - $21

Well Haven offers competitive pay and a great benefits package.

Please review our benefits package:

Well Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Well Haven is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including transgender status), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with federal, state, and local law, Well Haven may provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of applicants during the hiring process unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on Well Haven. For more information, please contact Well Haven HR at